Our little man is one today! It feels like just yesterday Pete was a tiny newborn snuggling in my arms.
It’s hard to believe that an entire year has already passed. It seems like it flew by and I can’t believe that our baby is one!
Pete was showered with cards and presents and had his very first taste of birthday cake. I had planned on making a layer cake, but someone (who shall remain nameless) decided she would help herself to cake when I wasn’t looking. So Pete got a one-layer cake instead.
I think he liked it. Pat and I had so much fun watching him figure out what it was and what he was supposed to do with it. We were all laughing and it was pretty cute seeing Pete’s reaction to the feel of the frosting and ultimately the taste of the cake.
One year ago, I thought that true happiness was a thing of the past for me … that my heart was irrevocably broken. And then this little baby boy arrived. He cried, then I cried and then I fell totally in love with him. And I continue to fall more in love with him every single day. When I look at him, I know that he was made especially for us. I can’t imagine any other child being ours … he is just so perfect. Because of him, my smiles are genuine, my heart is mending and life feels really good again. Pete is truly the light of our lives and is such a special little guy. Pat and I are so proud of him and so excited to see what’s in store for his second year!
Happy Birthday Pete-o!
Can’t wait to meet you…
xoxox
One of the best minimarr posts ever! Love the photos. I hope you captured video of the cake smash, too. Looks like Pete had fun 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Laurie, and so deeply and eloquently. Pete makes me feel happy again, too. Watching the 3 of you grow together as a family over the past year and seeing how much joy Pete has brought to you and our families has been a true gift.
Happy birthday, Pete! I love you with all my heart!
This post was worth the wait, Laurie! You guys are awesome(even Bailey)!
Beautiful and touching post and wonderful pictures, Laurie! I’ll bet that Pete didn’t mind that Bailey tasted the birthday cake , too! (Even if she got to it before it was frosted:)
Happy First Birthday, Pete! We love watching you grow and experiencing the joy that you bring to our lives. You are a very special boy indeed!
Love,
Nana and Grampa
Happy birthday Pete! Love the cake smash, looks like Pete had a great time. Bailey is still my favorite fur-niece. Pete is the best and makes everyone happier. Love you all!
Happy 1st Birthday Pete! Such a great post, and look at that smile on his face with all that cake!! Awesome! The joy he brings you and Pat makes everyone smile. Happy Birthday Pete, best wishes for an exciting year ahead. XOXO
Happy first birthday, Pete! You are such a joy to everyone around you and it has been so much fun watching you grow this past year. (I, for one, am so thankful for the smiles you put on your Mom’s face. Keep up the good work!) xoxo
wonderful words, Laurie………….. what a blessing Pete is!!!
We are all so happy for all of you!
Happy, Happy, First Birthday Pete !
He is such a gorgeous, lovely boy. I am so grateful for his sweet life. Happy First Pete! To many, many ahead xoxo
Beautiful post, Laurie. Pete fills my heart with love & joy. He is truly a blessing to all who know him.
Love to you all!
Happy Birthday to Pete!!! So happy for you all-what a great family! Fun to see your pictures 🙂
Happy First Birthday to Pete:) Laurie and Pat we are so happy for you both and your wonderful family ! Pete has grown so quickly and he is such a handsome guy:) Looking forward to a beautiful Beach Day with Gracie sometime this summer.. don’t bother bringing chairs though because these two Beach Babies will keep us all on the run:) Ready set go!!!!!
Love Auntie Pam and Uncle Steve